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—Official Report, Social Justice and Social Security Committee, 23 May 2024; c 17. Unfortunately, however, we also heard that the full potential of the payment is being held back by the UK welfare cuts.
The Committee previously considered the delegated powers in this Bill at Stage 1 and published its report, Delegated powers in the Education (Scotland) Bill at Stage 1 on 3 October 2024. The Committee was content with 13 of the 14 delegated powers contained in the Bill at that stage; and drew the attention of the lead committee to the remaining power to con...
Eligibility and capacity
Section 1 of the Bill sets out that an "...eligible terminally ill adult may, on request, be lawfully provided with assistance to end their life" as long as that assistance is provided in accordance with its provisions.1Scottish Parliament. (2024). Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill [as introduced] - SP Bill 4...
Recent Scottish Parliament consideration
Drug and alcohol addiction has been discussed in the Scottish Parliament on a number of occasions. On 12 September 2024, Neil Gray MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care made a Ministerial Statement on the national mission to reduce deaths and improve the lives of people impacted by drugs and alcohol.
Letter from the Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise in relation to the National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy for disabled young people,19 December 2024.
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National Transitions to Adulthood Strategy for disabled young people 19 December.
Letter to Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, 19 December 2024.
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Great British Energy Bill invitation to give evidence.